What to know about the Chinese Communist Party’s Fifth Plenum

Chinese President Xi Jinping gives a toast at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Sept. 30 | REUTERS

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Oct 24, 2026

Beijing – Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top members of China’s ruling Communist Party will meet in Beijing on Monday for a crucial gathering that could hint at the country’s next generation of leaders.

The fifth plenary session of the party’s Central Committee precedes the five-yearly party congress next year, where Xi will likely secure a fourth term.

Why is the meeting important?

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